Background and Identification
The Dell XPS line of computers are known for their speed and high processing power. The XPS line gained attention for its ability to perform quickly while running graphic-intensive design and multimedia programs, as well as games. The more recent models of Dell XPS laptops are still known as good gaming laptops, although they may need some extra help to run modern games that require lots of processing power.
12” laptops are considered very small computers. Because of their size, they don’t have space to hold a large processor, and so they are usually less powerful than larger computers. On the other hand, they are extremely light and easy to carry around. Overall, 12” laptops are most commonly used by people who need to carry their computer around often, but who don’t need to do intense work with it. Dell XPS 12 laptops are 2-in-1 laptops, which means that the screen can separate from the keyboard to create a tablet configuration as well as the standard laptop setup. This computer is unique in that there is no hinge for the screen to detach from. Instead, the screen slots into a groove in the base, and uses magnets to stabilize it. The result is that the screen appears to be floating slightly above the keyboard.
To identify what model of XPS 12” laptop you have, you can press F2 at powerup. This should bring up the model number of your computer. Alternatively, if you know the Service Tag number, you can enter it or the model name into this Dell Support page to confirm the model and get other support from Dell. There are only three models of Dell XPS 12” computers:
- XPS 12 9250
- XPS 12 9Q23
- XPS 12 9Q33